Incline Push-Up
- Main muscles
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound · Push
How to do it
- Stand facing bench or sturdy elevated platform. Place hands on edge of bench or platform, slightly wider than shoulder width.
- Position forefoot back from bench or platform with arms and body straight. Arms should be perpendicular to body. Keeping body straight, lower chest to edge of box or platform by bending arms.
- Push body up until arms are extended. Repeat.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Incline Push-Up work?
- Mainly the chest, with help from the shoulders, triceps.
- What equipment do I need?
- Nothing but your bodyweight.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More chest exercises
- Clock Push-Up
- Incline Push-Up Medium
- Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip
- Incline Push-Up Wide
- Isometric Chest Squeezes
- Isometric Wipers
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.